Brews, Views, and Baseball: The Blue Moon Terrace Garden

The Cleveland Guardians are in the midst of a $200 million renovation project that will enhance the gameday experience for many in attendance. Debuting this year are the Terrace Hall and KeyBank North Coast and the completed Blue Moon Terrace Garden on the left field line of the ballpark. All of these areas were inspired by the architecture and imagery of downtown Cleveland, from the West Side Market to the Guardians of Traffic.

The KeyBank North Coast is one of those spots that offers a blend of indoor and outdoor seating. The sleek retro vibe of the area features exposed steel and a wood baffle ceiling that adds a touch of nostalgia to anyone with a game ticket who fancies a local craft beer from the many taps at the bar.  The colors of steel, black and old gold, are remarkable in Cleveland, and several of the walls are decorated with colorful murals by local artists.

Just upstairs is my favorite section of the ballpark and one that captures the new vision of the ball club. The Blue Moon Terrace Garden is fully completed with the addition of the Jack Daniel's Bar. Located along the left-field concourse, the terrace offers a stunning view of the field, fresh food and drink options, and a lush garden atmosphere that sets a new standard for modern stadium experiences. The social area offers stunning 360-degree views of the Cleveland skyline.

Those views are gorgeous. Who knew that Cleveland looked so good? It is one way the team hopes to blend in with the rest of the city’s buildings. A summer heat wave was gripping the Midwest during the visit, but many would rather face these elements than a cold streak in late March. 

In addition to drinks, the garden features a rotating menu of shareable plates, small bites, and vegetarian options—aimed at broadening the appeal beyond traditional ballpark fare. Seating is flexible, with high-top tables and lounge areas encouraging mingling and socializing during the game.

As with the KeyBank North Coast, there is local artistry, including a giant 3-D mural near the section's entrance. For those not interested in the game of the field, this could be the hippest place in downtown during the afternoon or evening during the baseball season. 

To make room for many of these changes, the old hunter green seats were torn out, but capacity has not been altered due to the changes. The additional social spaces have been in check with other ballparks: T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Coors Field in Denver, and Kaufman Stadium in Kansas City. Progressive Field is the 11th-oldest stadium in the major leagues, but it sure doesn’t want to feel that way heading into its fourth decade.

“The Blue Moon Terrace Garden is part of our mission to modernize Progressive Field without losing its charm,” said Guardians President of Business Operations Brian Barren. “It’s a place where fans can connect, relax, and enjoy the ballgame in a whole new way.”

The new terrace is open to all ticket holders and is already proving to be a hit among both casual attendees and season ticket members. With Progressive Field continuing renovations and fan-focused upgrades through 2026, the Blue Moon Terrace Garden signals a promising shift toward a more immersive and memorable ballpark experience.

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There was plenty of commotion at the Blue Moon Terrace Garden. Fans were either sitting down or standing with friends having a drink, others watched fervently along the upper rails in hopes of a home run, which was soon granted off the bat to Steven Kwan in the third inning. He would repeat the feat two innings later.

To those who prefer to keep score in their seat with a bag of peanuts or a hot dog in hand. There are plenty of areas for that at the stadium. The action on the field is to be taken seriously by the baseball purist, and not the who’s who in a social area. 

Attending a major league game has changed since Progressive Field first opened its doors in 1994. A whole new generation of fans has been born, and they like their baseball with a touch of hobnobbing. The reveling with others over a craft beer or hard vodka is the norm, and the Cleveland Guardians hope to appeal to this type of fan. 

So far, so good.

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